Franchise Owner/CEO

STRIDE Fitness Franchising; Austin (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A boutique fitness brand in Austin is seeking a Franchise Owner and CEO to lead its first studio. This role requires strong leadership skills and financial acumen, aiming to establish STRIDE Fitness as the premier destination for interval training. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, a deep knowledge of the Austin market, and the financial capacity to invest. This is an opportunity to drive culture and grow into additional territories in a burgeoning fitness market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in relevant fields.
• Strong local network in Austin, TX.
• Financial capacity to invest with a $200,000 liquid capital minimum.

Responsibilities

• Lead the first STRIDE Fitness studio with full P&L responsibility.
• Build and develop a high-performance team.
• Expand into additional Austin metro territories.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Team Building

Market Development

Sales Operations

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Job description

At STRIDE Fitness, you are not stepping into a job. You are building a performance-driven business for your community.

Austin, Texas continues to grow as one of the most dynamic and health-conscious cities in the United States. The city attracts ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs, athletes, and families who prioritize performance, longevity, and an active lifestyle. With a booming technology sector, a thriving startup ecosystem, and one of the fastest-growing populations in the country, the energy in Austin is undeniable.

What Austin does not yet have is a premium, performance-based strength and cardio (HIIT) studio that combines treadmill interval training, strength work, and a dynamic recovery component in a single intentional experience built around accountability, coaching, and community.

As a Franchise Owner and CEO of STRIDE Fitness in Austin, TX, you would lead a high-growth boutique fitness studio while leveraging proven systems, national brand strength, and operational support. This is an opportunity to build a scalable, multi-unit asset in one of the most active and rapidly expanding fitness markets in the country.

You would operate as the CEO of STRIDE Fitness Austin, driving culture, revenue, and expansion while following a playbook built for results, with an experienced corporate team there to support you every step of the way.

Role Overview

• Launch and lead the first STRIDE Fitness studio in Austin, TX with full P&L responsibility
• Build and develop a high-performance team that delivers an exceptional member experience
• Establish STRIDE Fitness as the premier destination for interval training and recovery in the Austin market
• Capture market share through local partnerships, corporate wellness relationships, run clubs, outdoor fitness communities, and grassroots marketing
• Expand into additional Austin metro territories as performance milestones are achieved

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership

• Recruit, train, and lead a results-driven team focused on culture, retention, and operational excellence

Financial Ownership

• Own studio performance including budgets, KPIs, pricing strategy, and profitability

Growth and Market Development

• Build relationships across Austin, from technology companies and startups to local employers, universities, community organizations, and performance-focused athletes

Brand Stewardship

• Deliver a consistent, high-energy, community-first experience that reflects both STRIDE standards and the active culture of Austin

Multi-Unit Vision

• Operate with expansion in mind as the Austin market continues to grow

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Deep knowledge of Austin, TX and a strong local network
• 5+ years of leadership experience in sales, operations, finance, management, or multi-unit environments
• Proven ability to build teams and drive measurable performance
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets or P&L
• Entrepreneurial mindset with disciplined execution
• Intention to launch within 3 to 6 months
• Financial capacity to invest ($200,000 liquid capital minimum & $500,000+ net worth)
• Competitive, growth-oriented, and community-driven

If you believe Austin is ready for a boutique fitness brand that sits at the intersection of performance training and long-term health, and you want to be the person who brings it here, let's connect.